Reddit Accuses ‘Data Scraper’ Companies of Theft

Reddit has taken a stand against companies that scrape its data, filing a lawsuit that reveals a troubling trend of start-ups harvesting information from Google’s search results to sell to A.I. firms. This move is significant as it highlights the ongoing battle over data ownership and the ethical implications of scraping, especially for a platform that recently went public. By banning scraping and charging for data access, Reddit aims to protect its content and revenue streams, which could set a precedent for how other tech companies manage their data.